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QuizMultiple Choice

Parts of Speech: Words and Basic Phrases

Question 6 • GA-Literature and Composition I CR

Which version of the sentence uses the preposition to show location?

Answer
A
The unexpected blackout occurred near the masquerade ball.
B
The unexpected blackout occurred before the masquerade ball.
C
The unexpected blackout occurred during the masquerade ball.
D
The unexpected blackout occurred after the masquerade ball.

Explanation

“Near” describes where the blackout occurred in relation to the masquerade ball, so it shows location. “Before,” “during,” and “after” describe when it occurred, so they show time instead.

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